Sponsored by the ALA New Members Round Table, this Conference Orientation program will provide first time attendees to Midwinter with valuable information about navigating the program, the exhibits and the structure of ALA and its divisions and round tables. Meet member leaders and other attendees to make the best start to your Midwinter Meeting.<br>

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Saturday 1/24/09 from 8am - 10am

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==New Members Meet and Greet ==

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Gather informally at the beginning of conference, say hello to colleagues and friends, and make new friends. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the New Members Round Table (NMRT)<br>

Why do some academic institutions grant their librarians tenure or continuing appointments? We'll discuss the intricacies of tenure and why you may or may not want to pursue the tenure track. The ACRL New Member Discussion group is for new (and aspiring) academic librarians. We meet twice a year--at both ALA conferences--to chat about whatever is on our minds. It's an opportunity for networking and a friendly place to ask any questions you have about succeeding in ACRL.

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==ACRL Instruction Section Soiree==

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Join us on Friday night for the ACRL Instruction Section! We’ll be meeting at the Alto Denver to visit with other instruction librarians while enjoying drinks and appetizers. The Alto features New American cuisine, organic wines and food, and live music (jazz) starting at 6 p.m. If you would like to stay for dinner, Entrees range in price from $19-$29. Charge cards will be accepted for entrees though cash will be required if you order only drinks and/or appetizers.

Even if you can't make it to the meetings (and we know everyone's Mid-Winter schedule is full--or at least everything you need/want to go to is at exactly the same time), stop by the social for some conversation, snacks, and fun. You'll be glad you did! Event on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=44272246033 <br>

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Time and Place Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm <br>

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Location: St. Francis Center, UOC Auraria Campus <br>

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==GODORT Happy Hour - Government Documents Round Table==

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'''Government Documents Round Table Happy Hour''' <br>

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Friday, January 23, 2009 <br>

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6:00pm - 8:00pm <br>

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Location: Pint's Pub, Mezzanine Level, 221 West 13th Avenue <br>

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The Government Documents Round Table invites you to join us for the GODORT Happy Hour in Denver! It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and network with colleagues in a relaxed setting. It doesn’t matter if you’re a GODORT member, interested in joining, or just looking for a little fun, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! For more about Pint’s Pub see: http://www.pintspub.com/. Google Maps walking directions from the Convention Center to Pint’s Pub: http://preview.tinyurl.com/99wych

Meet your fellow LITA members, and participate in a conversation about what role LITA plays in the larger information, association, community-building, and technology- related landscape. What makes LITA unique? Special guests from other organizations that are involved in the technology related landscape will also attend and participate in the discussion.

Joint Youth Division Member Reception on Monday Jan. 26th from 6:00 to 7:30. Finish your day here, mingle with peers and enjoy light hors d'oevres as well as wine and beer, compliments of the sponsor Hyperion Books for Children.

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==Facebook Librarians After Hours Social==

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Continuing what is now a tradition, we'll meet at the Corner Office Denver for drinks on the Saturday of the conference. After a long day of meetings, programs and combing the exhibits, come relax with friends and colleagues have a beer, martini or other drink of your choice.

What library issues are most important to ALA members to share with the incoming administration? How can libraries serve as catalysts in communities to help the administration put its agenda into motion? ALA’s Executive Board and Membership Meeting Committee are sponsoring a Special Membership Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24th, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center. ALA wants to hear from you!

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==YALSA Discussion & Interest Group Open House==

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All of YALSA's Discussion and Interest Groups will be at this event. Come learn a little about each and decide which one(s) you'd like to opt into, or learn how to start a new one. Sunday, Jan. 25th 4:00 - 5:30 Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 203

New Attendees Conference (Midwinter) Orientation Session

Sponsored by the ALA New Members Round Table, this Conference Orientation program will provide first time attendees to Midwinter with valuable information about navigating the program, the exhibits and the structure of ALA and its divisions and round tables. Meet member leaders and other attendees to make the best start to your Midwinter Meeting.
Hyatt Regency Centennial H
Saturday 1/24/09 from 8am - 10am

New Members Meet and Greet

Gather informally at the beginning of conference, say hello to colleagues and friends, and make new friends. Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the New Members Round Table (NMRT)http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=40269313649 on FaceBook
Time and Place Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 -> 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Colorado Convention Center 503

ACRL New Member Discussion Group

Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) New Member Discussion, Saturday, January 24, 2009
from 10:30 am - noon in the Colorado Convention Center - Room 112

Why do some academic institutions grant their librarians tenure or continuing appointments? We'll discuss the intricacies of tenure and why you may or may not want to pursue the tenure track. The ACRL New Member Discussion group is for new (and aspiring) academic librarians. We meet twice a year--at both ALA conferences--to chat about whatever is on our minds. It's an opportunity for networking and a friendly place to ask any questions you have about succeeding in ACRL.

ACRL Instruction Section Soiree

Join us on Friday night for the ACRL Instruction Section! We’ll be meeting at the Alto Denver to visit with other instruction librarians while enjoying drinks and appetizers. The Alto features New American cuisine, organic wines and food, and live music (jazz) starting at 6 p.m. If you would like to stay for dinner, Entrees range in price from $19-$29. Charge cards will be accepted for entrees though cash will be required if you order only drinks and/or appetizers.

ALCTS Member Reception

ALCTS Volunteer Forum

Find out about the benefits of and possibilities for committee involvement in ALCTS, the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, sponsored by the ALCTS Leadership Committee.

Join us for BITES with LIRT

Join LIRT for lunch in Denver!
Saturday January 24 and Sunday 25, 2009

LIRT (Library Instruction Round Table) is organizing "Bites with LIRT" groups for lunch during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. This is your opportunity to meet other librarians interested in library instruction while enjoying lunch in a local restaurant. LIRT welcomes anyone who has an interest in instruction from all types of libraries. Deadline to reserve a spot is January 20, 2009.

Please join us for this very special event — featuring cake, punch, and a toast by ALA President Jim Rettig!For more information, please go to http://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=138

GLBTRT SOCIAL - Gay Lesbian Bysexual and Transgendered Round Table

Even if you can't make it to the meetings (and we know everyone's Mid-Winter schedule is full--or at least everything you need/want to go to is at exactly the same time), stop by the social for some conversation, snacks, and fun. You'll be glad you did! Event on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/event.php?eid=44272246033

Time and Place Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: St. Francis Center, UOC Auraria Campus
Street: 1030 St. Francis Way

GODORT Happy Hour - Government Documents Round Table

The Government Documents Round Table invites you to join us for the GODORT Happy Hour in Denver! It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends and network with colleagues in a relaxed setting. It doesn’t matter if you’re a GODORT member, interested in joining, or just looking for a little fun, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! For more about Pint’s Pub see: http://www.pintspub.com/. Google Maps walking directions from the Convention Center to Pint’s Pub: http://preview.tinyurl.com/99wych

LITA Town Meeting

LITA Town Meeting
Meet your fellow LITA members
Monday, January 26, 2009 Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Location: Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom 2C
Meet your fellow LITA members, and participate in a conversation about what role LITA plays in the larger information, association, community-building, and technology- related landscape. What makes LITA unique? Special guests from other organizations that are involved in the technology related landscape will also attend and participate in the discussion.

RUSA Social - the Reference and User Services Association

RUSA Membership Social Friday Jan. 23rd from 5 to 7 PM at Baur's Ristorante, 1512 Curtis Street. RSVPs are not required. This event has been generously sponsored by Thomson Reuters Endnote. (1)

Joint Youth Division Member Reception

Joint Youth Division Member Reception on Monday Jan. 26th from 6:00 to 7:30. Finish your day here, mingle with peers and enjoy light hors d'oevres as well as wine and beer, compliments of the sponsor Hyperion Books for Children.

Facebook Librarians After Hours Social

Continuing what is now a tradition, we'll meet at the Corner Office Denver for drinks on the Saturday of the conference. After a long day of meetings, programs and combing the exhibits, come relax with friends and colleagues have a beer, martini or other drink of your choice.

What library issues are most important to ALA members to share with the incoming administration? How can libraries serve as catalysts in communities to help the administration put its agenda into motion? ALA’s Executive Board and Membership Meeting Committee are sponsoring a Special Membership Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24th, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center. ALA wants to hear from you!

YALSA Discussion & Interest Group Open House

All of YALSA's Discussion and Interest Groups will be at this event. Come learn a little about each and decide which one(s) you'd like to opt into, or learn how to start a new one. Sunday, Jan. 25th 4:00 - 5:30 Room: Colorado Convention Center Room 203